CONTINENCE


Meaning of CONTINENCE in English

/ ˈkɒntɪnəns; NAmE ˈkɑːn-/ noun [ U ]

1.

( formal ) the control of your feelings, especially your desire to have sex

2.

the ability to control the bladder and bowels

OPP incontinence

►  con·tin·ent / ˈkɒntɪnənt; NAmE ˈkɑːn-/ adjective

OPP incontinent

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